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I noticed gray threads floating in my eye. What are they?
Query: Hi doctor, One day when I was walking in the snow, I noticed transparent gray color thread-shaped things floating on my eye. Especially when I concentrate on them and when it is bright. I have no other symptoms like blurry vision, eye pain or vision loss. They are very annoying and seem to drift whe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Our eye is divided into an anterior and a posterior segment. The posterior segment contains a gel called vitreous, which is made of collagen fibers. In some people, these collagen fibers get meshed, and they start floating in the vitreous gel. When light enters the e... Read Full »
I see eye floaters, and my vision gets foggy around street lights at night. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a healthy 31-year-old male with no medical problems. My first eye floaters started eight years ago and increased in the last month when I took Bromelain supplements to help with eye floaters. I see fogginess around street lamps at night, and my eyes quickly get red when I walk from o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a jelly-like substance in the eye called vitreous. As age progresses, it starts to liquefy or gets detached, and you start seeing floaters, or it also happens in high myopes. You should go to an Ophthalmologist immediately in case if there is an increase in ... Read Full »
Are my eye floaters medicine induced?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a history of allergies and medical issues (rhinitis, bronchial asthma, sacroiliitis, viral keratitis post lasik, iron deficiency anemia, and panniculitis). I have had high IgE levels of nearly 800 kU/L for the last ten to fifteen years without any rise in specific allergen. I am... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your report (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). All the weak areas of your retina are lasered as per the reports, and they have not mentioned any unlasered fresh tears or holes. You can take capsule Carovit forte, but I cannot ... Read Full »
What causes floating images in the eyes?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old, and I see some floating images and sometimes see a small flash of light in both the eyes. I consulted a doctor, who told me to take Vesoret capsule and use Nevanac eye drops for three months. But after using it for three months, there is no difference. Please give me so... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to know if you wear glasses. If yes, then what is your refraction? Secondly, these floating images are called as vitreous floaters, which are harmless but bothering. These are physiological changes. Thirdly, since you are complaining of flash, for ... Read Full »
I am suffering from eye floaters and halos around the lights. Kindly advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from eye floaters, halos around the lights, photo after image, ghost image. First floaters started two years ago, then after 6 to 7 months later. I started seeing halos around the light then ghost image and three months ago, I started seeing photo afterimage. I am reall... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Floaters, photo after-images, ghost images are usually seen in disorders of the retina. Halos are indicative of corneal edema due to various reasons. There are a lot of diseases which can cause such a picture. At the same time, if you only experience these problems o... Read Full »
I have myopia and see black spots and floaters. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old with a myopia of -5.25D in both eyes. I see three to four floaters. I recently got a dilated retinal test and everything was normal. 18,19 eye pressure. I have mentioned all my symptoms below. When I blink at night, I see the small arc of light and I see the circle... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your description and the results of your recent dilated retinal exam, it is unlikely that you have a serious eye condition such as a detached retina. However, I recommend scheduling a follow-up appointment with your eye doctor... Read Full »
What can be done If I have blurred vision in one eye while the other is closed?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently have noticed a slight blurriness in my right eye. It is only noticeable when I close my left eye, and so I am not sure how long it has taken for this to develop. I am going to see an optometrist and doctor early next week but am currently on the road for work. My main questi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This kind of a picture of eyesight becoming better on looking at specific directions are related to astigmatism. It is a very prevalent and correctable condition. There is no need to be anxious about it. Different reasons cause floaters. A dilated retinal examination... Read Full »
Why do I have floaters and moving lights in the corner of my eye?
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting moving light in the corner of my eye and I have floaters. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. These symptoms could indicate the presence of floaters and flashes, which are common signs of an eye condition called vitreous detachment. The vitreous is a clear gel-like substance that fills the inside of your eye. As you age, it can sta... Read Full »
Why do I experience blurry vision and eye floaters temporarily?
Query: Hello doctor,I have recently experienced temporarily blurred vision with floaters. My right eye was very light-sensitive. These symptoms began recurring intermittently every few days and now it is a daily experience. My eye is not visibly different than it was before and is not visibly different dur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Based on your description, it sounds like you may be experiencing transient visual obscurations (TVOs) or migraine-associated visual disturbances (MAVDs). TVOs are temporary, harmless visual disturbances that can occur in people with myopi... Read Full »
Can spending 10 hours a day at the computer affect the eyes?
Query: Hi doctor, I have always had floaters, and almost like a visual snow which is more prevalent at night. I had anxiety as a teenager and I noticed the floaters after I developed high anxiety. I have a 20/20 vision otherwise. Recently, I developed astigmatism, a very slight case. I spend a lot of time ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good to know that you are so aware. I will try to answer your queries one by one. Floaters at this early age, are not common, but the good thing here is that you have got your retina checked and have no tears or lattices. I advise you to keep getting yourself ... Read Full »